Our oceans are teeming with marine life, especially in areas like the mysterious Twilight zone, but did you know that they play a vital part in our climate? NOC's Dr Adrian Martin and Dr Zoe Jacobs unpack the role they play in key climate systems like carbon storage and what the short and long term effects are in taking advantage of the benefits. Learn more about the twilight zone here - https://noc.ac.uk/under-the-surface/twilight-zone Take the twilight zone quiz - https://live.brame-gamification.com/6aede160-fbde-11ee-8d8d-09bf40c7549f/ Subscribe to Into the Blue on your preferred podcast platform or YouTube to ensure you don't miss out on future episodes - https://linktr.ee/nocintotheblue

NOC is equipped with some of the most technologically advanced pieces of equipment in the world to carry out our groundbreaking science and at the forefront of this is our Remotely Operated Vehicle, or ROV. Emre Mutlu, a Software Engineer and one of NOC's ROV pilots, joins the podcast to give us the lowdown on the vehicles capabilities, some adventures at sea and why it's one of the most important assets in learning more about the ocean. Learn more about the ROV here - https://noc.ac.uk/facilities/marine-autonomous-robotic-systems/deep-platforms Subscribe to Into the Blue on your preferred podcast platform or YouTube to ensure you don't miss out on future episodes - https://linktr.ee/nocintotheblue

He's conquered Everest, he's rowed the Atlantic Ocean solo, he's cycled and flown around the world... and now he's going to sail around the world! NOC ambassador James Ketchell is the ultimate adventurer, and now he's joined Into the Blue to lift the lid on his incredible life and briefs us on his biggest adventure yet as he bids to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe by air, land AND sea. Check out James' YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UCW-EfbA352eYeYJlRpFNxUQ Find out more about 'Round the World' - https://noc.ac.uk/about-us/our-ambassadors/james-ketchells-round-world Subscribe to Into the Blue on your preferred podcast platform or YouTube to ensure you don't miss out on future episodes - https://linktr.ee/nocintotheblue